Find out how popular the last name Alexopoulos is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Alexopoulos.

Alexopoulos, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Alexopoulos surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Alexopoulos in America

Alexopoulos is the 39659th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Alexopoulos surname appeared 554 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Alexopoulos.

We can also compare 2010 data for Alexopoulos to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Alexopoulos

The surname Alexopoulos originates from Greece, with roots dating back to the Byzantine era. It is a compound word derived from the Greek words "alexos," meaning "defender," and "poulos," meaning "son." Thus, the name Alexopoulos translates to "son of the defender."

This surname emerged in the Greek regions of Peloponnese and Attica, where it was commonly used by families with ties to the military or protective services. In ancient times, the name may have been associated with individuals who served as soldiers, guards, or protectors of their communities.

Historical records indicate that the name Alexopoulos appeared in various Byzantine manuscripts and documents from the 11th to the 15th centuries. One notable example is Theodoros Alexopoulos, a Byzantine scholar and theologian who lived in the 14th century and authored several works on theology and philosophy.

The earliest recorded instances of the surname Alexopoulos can be traced back to the 16th century, when it was documented in church records and census documents from villages in the Peloponnese region. During this period, the name was also sometimes spelled as "Alexopoulou" or "Alexopoulis," reflecting regional variations in pronunciation and spelling.

Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the surname Alexopoulos. These include Georgios Alexopoulos (1853-1924), a Greek politician and statesman who served as Prime Minister of Greece in the early 20th century, and Konstantinos Alexopoulos (1892-1968), a renowned Greek mycologist and botanist who made significant contributions to the study of fungi.

Another prominent figure was Ioannis Alexopoulos (1924-2011), a Greek actor and director who was widely regarded as one of the most influential figures in the history of Greek theater. Pavlos Alexopoulos (1919-2008) was a celebrated Greek composer and musician, known for his contributions to traditional Greek folk music.

Lastly, Evangelos Alexopoulos (1924-2020) was a respected Greek academic and author who specialized in Byzantine studies and wrote extensively on the history and culture of the Byzantine Empire.

These examples illustrate the rich history and widespread use of the surname Alexopoulos across various fields, reflecting its enduring presence in Greek society and culture over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Alexopoulos

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Alexopoulos.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Alexopoulos was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Alexopoulos has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Alexopoulos was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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